Patrash Pasha is a local Saudi Arabian sheikh and is a self-confessed fan of Tintin's works in journalism. Tintin was captured by the Sheikh's men, but was released on his orders and the two have a courteous conversation. After this, Pasha gives Tintin a quality horse for him to continue his journey.
Pasha also factors into the plot of in The Red Sea Sharks, despite making no appearances on panel.
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Patrash Pasha's original design as seen in the book series.
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In the original version of Cigars of the Pharaoh, when Pasha tells Tintin that he is an admirer of his exploits, his servant held up a copy of Tintin in America. In the book’s second edition, a copy of Tintin in the Congo (colour version) is presented. In the most recent publication, a copy of Destination Moon is shown. This is despite Destination Moon being published 19 years after Cigars of the Pharaoh.